The Title IX office is committed not only to investigating reports of sex discrimination, but also to working with victims to ensure that they feel heard. This report form is NOT intended as an emergency response, but to provide opportunity to discuss available resources, supportive measures, and resolution options. If you need to report an EMERGENCY or incident that poses an imminent risk of harm, please call University Police by dialing 911 or call 262-472-4660 for non-emergency related incidents.
INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION
Our Interpersonal Violence Prevention education program (IVP) is a service that strives to educate on interpersonal violence, promote advocacy, and connect students with resources for support.
By addressing the roots causes of interpersonal violence, normalizing bystander intervention, and emphasizing the importance of consent, we can help foster a culture of respect for all. Our proactive approach to prevention is consistent with our goals in University Health and Counseling Services — we seek to educate students about potential challenges to put them in the best positions to thrive.
What is interpersonal violence?
Interpersonal violence involves the intentional use of physical force or power against other persons by an individual or small group of individuals. It can be physical, sexual, psychological (often referred to as emotional violence, and it may involve deprivation or neglect), and may include: sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, sexual harrassment, and sex discrimination.
How to prevent interpersonal violence
We know that a key first step to preventing interpersonal violence is providing education on the different forms it can take, as well as on the resources available for those impacted.
The Interpersonal Violence Prevention program provides comprehensive educational programming, events, and presentations that center around addressing the root causes of interpersonal violence, including education on the common indicators of abuse as seen in the Power and Control Wheel.
The IVP program provides awareness education, bystander intervention and prevention strategies to address the way individual, relationship, community, and societal factors impact interpersonal violence; aiming to prevent violence before it occurs by creating a culture of respect.
You are not alone! Here are some ways you can report an incident.
Often, when someone experiences violence in any form, it takes a lot of courage to report it.
Here at UHCS, we want victims to know that they are heard, believed, and are not alone.
Submit a Sexual Misconduct Reporting form
For confidential emotional support, advocacy, or information following a sexual assault, call 262-472-1060 for the Sexual Assault Crisis Line via New Beginnings Advocacy. New Beginnings Advocacy has office hours in UHCS Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support you.
If a student is seeking criminal penalties (such as incarceration or sex offender registration), you may file a report with the law enforcement agency.
Law enforcement can help individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence and misconduct understand the process of obtaining orders of protection, restraining orders, or similar orders issued by the courts.
Resources
Our university’s CARE Team provides early intervention and connections to resources for those who may be experiencing interpersonal violence or other barriers that can make it difficult for a student to thrive.
Students, faculty, and staff may fill out a CARE Team Report for someone who may be exhibiting at-risk behavior.
For confidential emotional support, advocacy, or information following a sexual assault, call 262-472-1060 for the Sexual Assault Crisis Line via New Beginnings Advocacy. New Beginnings Advocacy has office hours in UHCS Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support you.
Internships
Want to work to create a safer, more supportive campus environment that is educated on identifying and preventing interpersonal violence? Become an IVP intern!